Covenant house alaska's maternity group home program - the maternity group home (MGH) (YZ) program provides safe, stable, and appropriate shelter for pregnant and/or parenting youth ages 16 to under…

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded Covenant House Alaska $700,000 on September 30, 2025, under the Transitional Living for Homeless Youth program (CFDA 93.550) to operate the Maternity Group Home program.

The Maternity Group Home provides safe, stable shelter for pregnant and parenting youth ages 16 to under 22 and their dependent children for up to 18 months, and up to 21 months under extenuating circumstances. Services include parenting skills, child development, family budgeting, health and nutrition education, basic life skills, educational and job attainment opportunities, and counseling. Service providers accommodate the needs and safety of dependent children on premises, including facility safety standards for infants and children. The program supports youth transition to self-sufficiency and stable, independent living.

Place of performance is Alaska. The period of performance runs from September 30, 2025, through September 29, 2028. The assistance type is a Project Grant.

Covenant house alaska's maternity group home program - the maternity group home (MGH) (YZ) program provides safe, stable, and appropriate shelter for pregnant and/or parenting youth ages 16 to under 22 and their dependent child(REN) for 18 months and, and up to 21 months under extenuating circumstances. Service providers must accommodate the needs and safety of the dependent children to include facility safety standards for infants and children on the premises. MGH services include, but are not limited to, parenting skills, child development, family budgeting, and health and nutrition education. MGH provide comprehensive services (e.g., basic life skills, educational and job attainment opportunities, counseling) that supports the transition of homeless youth to self-sufficiency and stable, independent living.